Viewed in
2007
Premise
Eddie Murphy is a fast-talking, wise-cracking Detroit cop who comes to Beverly Hills to investigate a friend's death.
Who should watch
Eddie Murphy fans.
Thoughts
It was an okay movie. I guess it was his star power that made it such a hit that spawned sequels.
The middle section was the best part, in which Eddie Murphy goofed around and made comedic things happen. Unlike wimpy PG-13 movies these days, this movie did not try to rein in Eddie Murphy's foul-mouth style. The supporting cast was quite funny, especially Judge Reinhold, Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot. Lastly, I loved the theme song.
The problem with the movie (other than the inane, implausible plot) was that Eddie Murphy was not believable as an action star. All the action scenes were pretty lame and boring.
What I would change
Got rid of that annoying laugh.
